Office of Security ReviewDepartment of Defense

DoD Office of Security Review

2013 Update

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Historical Perspective

• Security Review function started in the War Department in 1940.

• President Truman demanded a single voice from Services in representations to Congress & press.– National military establishment created in spring

1949.– Security Review formalized by Secretary Forrestal on

17 March 1949.

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Historical Perspective

• President Kennedy called for Executive Branch security reviews in 1961; And not to disclose names of reviewers to avoid chilling candid responses in the review process.

• DEPSECDEF Wolfowitz April 2001 calls for no classified info to be released without a security review.

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Outline

• Quick Review– What do we do?

• Accomplishments– The last 12 months

• Current Initiatives

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Outline

• Quick Review– What do we do?

• Accomplishments– The last 12 months

• Current Initiatives

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Quick Review How to Reach Us

• Official Mail:

Department of Defense

Office of Security Review

1155 Defense Pentagon

Washington DC 20301-1155

• Next Day Delivery:

Department of Defense

Office of Security Review

Room 2A534

1155 Defense Pentagon

Washington DC 20301-1155

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Quick ReviewWhat we do

1. We review and clear DoD Information for public release– Based upon several DoD Directives and

Instructions– Congressional testimony, QFR’s, IFR’s– DoD Related Articles, Publications, Speeches

– GAO Reports

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Quick ReviewWhat we do

2. We review and approve security review requests for the private sector

– We’re mentioned in the ITAR (125.4(b)13))– Examples include marketing materials,

presentations, videos, papers, and articles which may contain technical data as defined in the ITAR once cleared by DoD there is no required involvement by the State Department for publication of this information

– Expect 2-4 week turn around

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Technical Data • Information relating to defense articles or defense services and

required for

• Includes blueprints, drawings, photographs, plans, instructions, and documentation

• Software as defined in U.S. Munitions List

• Does not include basic marketing info on function, purpose or general descriptions of defense articles

ITAR, 22 CFR § 120.10

–design–development–production–manufacture–assembly

–operation–repair–testing–maintenance–modification

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DoD Policy on Technology

• A valuable, limited national security resource

• Protected and invested in pursuit of national security objectives

• International trade is key to strong U.S. industrial base

• Export controls in a way to minimally interfere with legitimate trade

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DoD Policy on the Release of Information

• Make available accurate information to the public, the Congress, and the news media to help them understand Defense strategy and national security issues consistent with security requirements, and exceptions to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

• Official DoD information intended for public release must be reviewed for clearance.– Classified information will not be disclosed– Information released officially is consistent

with established national and DoD policies and programs.

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Security Review Program• DoD Directive 5230.09 “Clearance of DoD Information

for Public Release”• DoD Instruction 5230.29 “Security and Policy Review”

– Responsible for the security/policy review and clearance of official DoD information proposed for official public release by DoD employees.

– Final clearance authority for the Department of Defense for documents intended for public release.

– Appeal rights are granted to submitter for any information denied for public release.

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Security Review Program• Key concepts (DoD Directive 5230.09, Aug 22, 2009)

Purpose of a security/policy review Clearance of information at the lowest level Academic freedom within DoD schools (unless being published or kept in a library)

• Timeframes (DoD Instruction 5230.29, Jan 8, 2009)

Congressional documents (5 workdays) Speeches and abstracts (5 workdays) Technical DoD papers/briefings (10+ workdays) Manuscripts and theses (30 workdays) Defense Article information (10-20 workdays)

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Security Review Program

• Congressional Requests (DoD Instruction 5400.04, “Provision of Information to Congress,” Mar 17, 2009)

Witness statements/testimony Transcripts and QFRs/IFRs Budget documents and other reports

• GAO reports (DoD Instruction 7650.02, Nov 20, 2006)• Manuscripts and theses• Papers and reports• Audio and visual information

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Security Review Program• Technical Documents (DoD Instruction 5230.24, August 2012 and the International Traffic in Arms

Regulations)

DoD contractors are required to submit proposed presentations for review as outlined in their specific contractual requirement.

Voluntary submissions of information (not required by contract or information resulting from independent research and development funds) are routinely reviewed for clearance.

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Security Review Program• Technical Documents (DoD Instruction 5230.24, August 2012 and the International Traffic in Arms

Regulations)

Originated by industry using corporate funds voluntarily submitted for review.

Information cleared for public release by OSR exempts it from export license requirement

[§125.4 (b) (13) ITAR] Contains technical information related to Defense

articles on the U.S. Munitions List and subject to export controls under the International

Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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Outline

• Quick Review–Who we are/what do we do?

• Accomplishments–The last 12 months

• Current Initiatives

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How Did We Do Last Year?• For FY 2012

– 1576 Congressional Review Requests

– 3379 Security Review Requests

– 175 DoD Directives/Instructions Reviewed

– 45 GAO Reports

– 42 ISCAP Cases

– 15 FRUS Cases

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Outline

• Quick Review–Who we are/what do we do?

• Accomplishments–The last 12 months

• Current Initiatives

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Current Workflow Initiatives• Exploring ways to improve

– Currently Re-designing OSR web site

– Relocated to the Pentagon

– Security Review Tracking Application being updated

– Migrated to OSD e-mail servers

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Original web site under re-design

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Current Initiatives

• Installed SIPRNet connectivity For classified submittals and to reach reviewers

• Updated applicable DoD Directive (5230.09) and Instruction (5230.29)

• Updating database software• Including ability to upload UNCLAS completed cases• Track performance of major reviewers• Automate additional metrics, and time saving

measures for action officers

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• Express Mail is an option

• Hand delivery is acceptable

• Call OSR 24-48 hours after receipt to obtain a Control Number and name of the Action Officer– Do call when concerned about a suspense– Use your judgment when to call

Security Review Program Speeding the Process

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• Send 5 “legible” copies– Do not reference classified or FOUO material– Use of paper, CD, VHS, and DVD are all acceptable

• Avoid “How to’s”– Stay with marketing level detail

Be careful with technical drawingsWe usually cannot approve models

• Submit “final” versions only – no DRAFTS

Security Review Program Speeding the Process

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• No more than 5 requests per letter

• OSR cannot help with establishing off-shore procurement arrangementsA limitation of ITAR 125.4 (b) (13)

• Allow sufficient time – Especially SIGINT related documents

• Remove old markings that no longer apply– ITAR warnings– Proprietary statements

Security Review Program Speeding the Process

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Summary• OSR will continue to improve customer

service through– Increased customer education

• Use of a web based updates– Process Improvement

• Reduce case transmittal time (office e-mail)• Provide electronic copies to reviewers• Further improve database for case

information storage, transmittal sheets and outcome

– Move toward electronic storage of document at security review completion

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Questions?

• Office e-mail address secrev1@osd.mil

walter.king@whs.mil 703-614-4908